Employer: International Medical Corps
Location:Iraq
15-1024: Medical Coordinator
Background
International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs, seeks candidates for the position of ****Medical Coordinator**** in Iraq.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
Job Summary:
Manage all ECHO related activities including:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide technical oversight for all health related aspects of ECHO project
Supervise technical staff (quality of care, daily reports, staffing schedules, etc.)
Supervise pharmaceutical supply chain including timely review and requests based on consumption, oversight of receipt, storage and distribution of medications
Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with the proposal and budget
Ensure all reports are submitted in a timely manner including monthly donor report, EWARNs, etc.
Conduct field assessments as needed and as requested by supervisor or their designated representative
Conduct field visits for monitoring program progress and quality issues when/where security allows
Assist team in all technical aspects of emergency preparedness and response as needed
Assist in program start-ups, (MMUs/clinics/etc.) and other technical issues as needed
Coordinate with MOH, UN agencies and other actors as needed
Provide on-the-job training for staff as needed
Provide technical assistance to other field sites as requested by supervisor or their designated representative
Adhere to IMC Code of Conduct and internationally accepted humanitarian principles
“Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.”
Qualifications:
“To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.”
• Minimum medical degree;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in overseas NGO programs (preferably developing country or low-resource setting)
• Must have experience in emergency/conflict settings
• Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written; knowledge of Kurdish/Arabic an advantage • Must have excellent self-motivation skills
• Must have the ability to work with beneficiaries, government agencies, UN agencies and other NGO’s;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently • Must be extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Ability to assume non-medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team members
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skill
How to apply:
• Must have experience in emergency/conflict settings
• Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written; knowledge of Kurdish/Arabic an advantage • Must have excellent self-motivation skills
• Must have the ability to work with beneficiaries, government agencies, UN agencies and other NGO’s;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently • Must be extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Ability to assume non-medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team members
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skill
How to apply:
Please go to: Medical Coordinator and follow the instructions for applying online.
“International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”